Engineering courses
Unitec Institute of Technology
Duration : 4 months
Intake : February - July
IELTS : 5.5
TOEFL : 46
PTE : 42
Level : Certificate
Tuition & fees : $ 7,500 Per Year
Unitec Institute of Technology Contact Details
1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY, 10038, USA
Email: intlgradadmission@pace.edu
Phone: +18667223338
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
About New Zealand Certificate In Study And Career Preparation (level 4) - Engineering in Unitec Institute of Technology
Programme overview
This programme is ideal if you want to go on to Unitec’s New Zealand Diploma in Engineering or the Bachelor of Engineering Technology.
Highlights
- 16 week programme full-time: Speed your way into the NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Electronic)* or the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil, or Electrical);
- *Cross-credits into these programmes: this means you’ll need to gain fewer credits to gain this qualification;
- Gain the physics, algebra literacy, and engineering fundamentals requirements for entry into our construction programmes;
- Tailored content for the engineering bachelor and diploma: the content is highly relevant to the programme in which you want to enter;
- In this programme you’ll already be a part of an Engineering student body: you’ll be learning with other aspiring engineers;
- A mix of classroom sessions, practical activities, guest speakers, discussions, presentations and online learning;
- A chance to engage with Unitec's marae, a great setting to explore mātarangi Māori and the role of culture in communication.
Career Options
- This programme prepares you for study toward a career in engineering
Academic qualification equivalents
- A minimum of 3 years secondary education
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
- TOEFL : Score of 46 (writing 14)
- PTE : 42 with no score lowerthan 36
Unitec Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses) | 3 year | NZD 22056 |
| Engineering (4 Courses) | 2 Year - 3 Year | NZD 22489 - NZD 22714 |
| Science (2 Courses) | 2 Year - 3 Year | NZD 21200 - NZD 23150 |
| Arts (1 Courses) | 3 year | NZD 22056 |
| Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses) | 1 Year - 3 Year | NZD 20145 - NZD 23150 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) | 12 month | NZD 19992 |
| Management (3 Courses) | 2 year | NZD 22277 - NZD 23150 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses | Cost (in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) | $800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) | $100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) | $300 |
| Entertainment (per week) | $50 |
| Milk (per litre) | $3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) | $2 |
| Cup of Coffee | $3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café | $7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone | $0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride | $10–$12 |
| Movie ticket | $10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor | $45–$85 |
Know more about Studying in USA
| Tuition Fees in USA (1st Year Average) | BE/Btech: USD 28300 | MS: USD 22693 | BBA: USD 26616 | MBA: USD 29558 | BSc: USD 29418 | MA: USD 20452 | MIS: USD 22133 | MFin: USD 37683 | MEng: USD 29558 | MIM: USD 35301 | MEM: USD 23254 | MArch: USD 34741 | MFA: USD 28857 | BHM: USD 27176 |
| Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA | USD 700 to 1000 Per Month |
| Entrance Exams in USA | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
| Work and Study in USA | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More |
| Post Study Work Permit in USA | One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course. |
| Cost of Student Visa in USA | USD 160 |
| Student Visa in USA | F1 Visa for USA allows you study permit in USA in full time academic courses. Any accredited school, college, university, academic institute, seminary, or conservatory in USA must accept you beforehand to apply for F1 visa in USA. Know More |
| Intakes in USA | There are Three Intakes in USA: Fall (August-September), Spring (January) Know More |
| Top Job Sectors in USA | Health Care, Education, Construction, Hospitality & Tourism, Business Services, Finance. |
| Economy in USA | GDP Growth of 2.1% (Q4 2019), The Larges Economy of the World by Nominal |